Kale juice recipes for weight loss are some of the best enjoyed green smoothie recipes all around the globe, and also one of my best enjoyed juices thanks to the high level of nourishment it provides my body glass upon glass.

Kale is considered to be a “super food”, which means that it’s full of an overflowing quantity of nutrients and is very healthy for you. In fact, my mom considers it one of the most nutritious vegetables you can eat.

Because of its low amounts of calories, it becomes a perfect fix to lose weight quickly.

In today’s health blog post, I’m going to discuss what a kale smoothie is, how to make one, and I’ll even provide you with 11 delicious kale juice recipes for weight loss.

What is a Kale Smoothie?

Generally speaking, a kale smoothie recipe is made up of 1 to 2 cups chopped kale leaves without the thick stems and ribs, ½ to 1 cup of Greek yogurt or almond milk, ice cubes and fruit. Additionally, 1-2 teaspoons of honey can be added to sweeten the taste.

Kale is a leafy veggie similar to Brussel sprouts, cabbage and broccoli because of its cruciferous nature. The Kale comes in different shapes and colors. It is also very rich in antioxidants including Vitamin C and beta-carotene. Plus, its Kaempferol and Quercetin contents help to fight lower blood pressure and cell damage.

How to Make a Kale Smoothie

Every kale juice recipes for weight loss below follow an almost same preparation style:

Clean and discard the thick stems from kale leaves.

Place all chopped ingredients into a smoothie blender.

Turn on your blender and blend till its smooth. Add liquid (ice or almond milk) to thin out if needed.

Pour your fresh juice into two medium size glasses.

To derive the best nutrients from kale juice, you should use only fresh ingredients, but when not available, you can opt for good frozen fruits if fresh aren’t available. Ensure both fresh and frozen are organic and safe for human consumption.

Kale blended juice taste best when served cold. So drink your smoothie when they are cold.

Extra Tip: For these Kale juice recipes for weight loss, tear or cut the leafy part off the stem so you have just the leaves left. Wash and dry the leaves and then freeze into 1 cup servings. This ensures you have the exact amount you need without having to cut it up every time.

Kale Juice Recipes for Weight Loss

The best 11 Kale juice recipes for weight loss below use all sorts of ingredients to provide smoothie that is both unique and delicious.

Over the years, I have developed a special use for pineapple, strawberries and bananas. I love the taste they give my kale juice. What’s yours?

Green Juices like Celery juice are globally known for their fat-burning capacities and if kale is used as a primary ingredient in your juice for weight loss challenge, the effects will surely wow you. Kale can help purify your blood because of its natural detox ability. It is rich in vitamins, dietary fibres, antioxidants, minerals and plant proteins- all of this will help you shed off that extra pound.

Kale Banana Smoothie

Let’s face it, who doesn’t love bananas? The kale Banana smoothie is my favourite! It’s easy to make and it contains several healthy nutrients.

Bananas contain potassium which is necessary to in maintaining a healthy kidney and helps in blood pressure control.

Did you know? A medium sized banana contains only 105 calories. Plus, they are great sources of fibre and low in calories which help in boosting weight loss with fruits.

This is second on my list of favourite apple kale smoothie. Apples contain vitamin C and fiber. I also use a combination of Kale and stapes in my Kale juice recipes for weight loss.

They also have other health benefits such as reduction in the risks of cancer, decreasing blood sugar levels, assisting in weight loss and lowering the risk of heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes.

Apple Kale Smoothie Ingredients:

1 ½ cups chopped kale leaves with no thick stem or ribs.

1 apple (I love the Golden Delicious), cut into chunks

1 banana, cut into bits

Almond milk (½ cup)

8 ice cubes + 2 teaspoons of honey(optional)

Kale Spinach Smoothie

This Kale Spinach smoothie for weight loss tastes yummy and is loaded with nutrients.

Kale and spinach are known to be nutrient dense food that helps fight varieties of health issues. When combined, they attack oxidative stress, which plays the role of a villain against our DNA. Limiting oxidative stress

Spinach and kale are two of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet and have been shown to help fight all kinds of health issues. The duo helps lower the risk of cancer, diabetes and slows down the ageing process. Spinach has also been proven to lower the risk of prostate cancer.

Kale Spinach Smoothie Ingredients:

1 cup of spinach

1 cup chopped kale leaves, thick stems and ribs removed

1 banana (cut into large pieces)

8-10 fresh or frozen mixed berries or strawberries

½ cup almond milk

8 ice cubes (optional)

Kale Almond Milk Smoothie

The Kale Almond Milk is a great example of Kale juice recipes for weight loss. It is healthy and super simple to make.

I often fight back the urge to reach for this smoothie when I’m juice fasting or as an afternoon snack.

Aside the fact that Almond milk is dairy-free, it is also very low in calories. It’s even lower when you use unsweetened almond milk.

A commendable attribute of almonds is their ability to reduce the “bad” LDL cholesterol in your body system and increase the “good” HDL cholesterol.

Kale Almond Milk Smoothie Ingredients:

1 banana, cut into chunks

Almond milk (1 cup)

1 cup chopped kale leaves with no trace of ribs and thick stems

5, 6 or 8 ice cubes (optional)

2 teaspoons honey (optional)

Blueberry Kale Smoothie

Blueberry Kale fruit juice is a great option during summer or a typical hot day because there are surprisingly not too thick and are very refreshing. This recipe can be easily thickened if so desired, but I love to have it icy, delicious and super healthy.

Blueberries and Kale are both low calorie super performing foods that help lower blood pressure, fight cancer and provide your body with the right set of vitamin C.

People have also confirmed that blueberries help improve memory loss- this makes it a perfect recipe for older adults at risk for dementia.

Blueberry Kale Smoothie Ingredients:

1 cup chopped kale leaves, free from ribs and thick stems

1 banana

1 cup of almond milk

1 ½ cup of blueberries

1 tablespoon of chia seeds

8 ice cubes (optional)

Kale Mango Smoothie

The luscious and lavish flavour of mangoes cannot be denied. In fact, Kale juice recipes for weight loss like this reminds of a tropical beach.

Mangoes are a low calorie fruit with high amounts of Vitamins C and A. These vitamins are excellent for your eye health and help strengthen your immune system.

Mangoes are full of antioxidants and plant compounds that have been shown to reduce the risk of chronic cancers and diseases.

Kale Mango Smoothie Ingredients:

I cup of freshly cubed frozen or fresh mango

1 cup of chopped kale leaves, with no ribs and thick stems

1 banana, cut into small bits

1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

8-10 ice cubes (optional)

2 teaspoons of good quality honey (optional)

Kale Pineapple Smoothie

You might want to try this Kale and pineapple juice recipe if you want to go on a juice fast or love to drink a glass of nutritious juice perfect for whatever weather or season. It’s a healthy treat that’s simple to make and super good for you, too.

The combination of pineapple and kale deliver a high dosage of vitamin K, C and lots of manganese.

Bromelain, a rare element found only in pineapples, is a plant compound that is associated with several health benefits that includes: promotion of gut health, reduction of inflammation and lowering cancer risk.

Kale Pineapple Smoothie Ingredients

2 cups of chopped kale leaves, with thick stems and ribs extracted

1 ½ cups fresh or frozen pineapple chunks

1 banana, cut into chunks

½ cup almond milk

4, 7, or 10 ice cubes + 2 teaspoons of honey (optional)

2 teaspoons honey (optional)

Strawberry Banana Kale Smoothie

My family loves this combo! Strawberry Banana Kale fruit juice is a healthy sweet tooth fix, loaded with many healthy ingredients and is very easy to sell to kids.

Ever wondered why strawberries are so briht red in color? It’s because they contain anthocyanins. This also helps reduce the risk of risk of cardiovascular disease. Strawberries also give an helping hand in lowering oxidative stress, which helps lower the risk of both(type 1 and 2) diabetes.

Kale Yogurt Smoothie makes a delicious breakfast smoothie to help start your day. It’s full of nutrients and proteins.

Mom has always been a fan of Greek yogurt and her love for it has made me like it (to an extent of course).

Greek yogurt is packed with lots of protein, much than the REGULAR YOUGURT. Plus, it’s lower in natural occurring lactose (or milk sugar) than the “usual yougurt”, and is also a great source of gut repairing probiotics + helps with appetite suppression.

Kale Yogurt Smoothie Ingredients:

1 cup of Greek yogurt

1 cup of chopped kale leaves, (thick stems or ribs thrown away)

1 banana

1 cup of berries (blueberries or strawberries)

A single cup of almond milk

8 or more ice cubes (optional)

Berry Kale Smoothie

It doesn’t matter if you are trying these Kale juice recipes for weight loss or just to enjoy the yummy smoothie-you’d fall in love with the taste!

I like to try varieties of berries based on what’s available and in season in my locality. You’d be amazed at the number of combinations you’d be able to come up with.

Additionally, Berries are extremely rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants perform a similar function to soldiers in our bodies fighting off enemies (bacteria, toxins, viruses) and reducing the damage.

Berry Kale Smoothie Ingredients:

1 cup of berries like raspberries, blueberries, or both

1 banana

1 cup chopped kale leaves, (with ribs and thick stems thrown away)

1 cup of almond milk

8-11 ice cubes (optional)

Kale Peanut Butter Smoothie

This peanut butter smoothie is very tasty and loved by vegans all across the world. It leaves your taste buds asking for more.

It is true that peanut butter contains high amounts of fats but when used sparingly it can become beneficial to your health. It is also high in vitamin B3, also known as Niacin, helps lower bad LDL cholesterol levels.

Kale Peanut Butter Smoothie Ingredients:

1 cup of chopped kale leaves, with no thick and ribs and stems

Peanut butter(2 tablespoons)

2 bananas

1 cup of almond milk

Cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)

Conclusion

Any of these delicious Kale Juice Recipes for Weight Loss can help improve your overall health and help with weight management, and I advise that you try them individually to discover which one you like best.

Use your imagination, by experimenting with exotic fruits, or other vegetables like Celery or carrots to give each a different nutritional balance and different flavor.

As earlier stated, I love using a mix of strawberries, pineapple and bananas. You can tell me yours using the comments section below.

No matter your purpose for drinking these juice smoothies, if you incorporate these kale smoothies into your lifestyle, you can bet your purpose will be achieved. Plus, each time you drink, you are providing your body with the nutrition it craves and it will respond with a bigger, stronger and better health.